Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: International Trade

Question:

Which of the following statements is incorrect about Kandla port?

Options:

It has been developed as a major port to reduce the pressure at Mumbai port.

Kandla Port is situated at the head of the Gulf of Mannar.

The port is specially designed to receive large quantities of petroleum and petroleum products and fertiliser.

None of the above.

Correct Answer:

Kandla Port is situated at the head of the Gulf of Mannar.

Explanation:

Kandla Port situated at the head of the Gulf of Kuchchh has been developed as a major port to cater to the needs of western and northwestern parts of the country and also to reduce the pressure at Mumbai port. The port is specially designed to receive large quantities of petroleum and petroleum products and fertiliser. The offshore terminal at Vadinar has been developed to reduce the pressure at Kandla port.